Defence Satellite Systems Safety Engineer

Downer; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail discounts

Vehicle program discounts

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to support the CASG Space Branch in Canberra. Based onsite, you’ll deliver system safety assurance and independent auditing within a complex satellite communications environment, contributing to national security.

You will lead the maintenance of the SATCOMSPO System Safety Program, review safety plans, and provide independent safety assessments to key executives, building strong safety arguments and communicating them clearly to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering recognised under the Washington Accord.
• Experience in system safety or safety assurance.
• Ability to communicate safety findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the System Safety Program for SATCOMSPO.
• Review and update the System Safety Program Plan.
• Provide independent safety auditor function to the System Program Office.
• Independently assess safety arguments for Executive Authority.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of SATCOM materiel safety controls and support assurance activities.

Skills

System safety

Safety assurance

Systems engineering

Independent assessments

Chartered engineer

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Washington Accord)

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to support the CASG Space Branch in Canberra. Based onsite, you’ll deliver system safety assurance and independent auditing within a complex satellite communications environment, contributing to national security.

You will lead the maintenance of the SATCOMSPO System Safety Program, review safety plans, and provide independent safety assessments to key executives, building strong safety arguments and communicating them clearly to senior